Ishiyamadera Autumn Leaves Light-up "Atarayo Momiji" 2026

Dates & time: November 13, 2026 (Fri) - November 29, 2026 (Sun) 17:30–21:00 (last entry 20:30)
Price & booking: Evening entry: ¥800 adults, ¥600 junior high/high school students, ¥300 elementary school students (separate from daytime admission) No reservation is needed for the evening visit. The night guided tours (18:00–19:00 on weekends and holidays) require booking; see the Ishiyamadera event page. The Ishiyama night pilgrimage tour on 16–20 Nov (3,000 yen) must be booked in advance through Biwako Otsu Tours, run by the Biwako Otsu Tourism Association.
Venue & access: Ishiyamadera Temple (Otsu) About 10 minutes' walk from Keihan Ishiyamadera Station, or take a Keihan bus from JR Ishiyama Station to Ishiyamadera Sanmon-mae, right by the gate.

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Why You Should Visit

Ishiyamadera in Otsu lights up more than 1,000 maple trees in its grounds for Atarayo Momiji, running from 13 to 29 November. The illumination also covers the National Treasure main hall, said to be the oldest wooden building in Shiga, and the Tahoto, Japan's oldest pagoda of its type. You can see maples reflected in the pond and visit the Kofuen garden, which opens only at night. A full loop of the grounds takes about an hour, and guided night tours run on weekends and holidays by reservation. A good pick if you want an evening autumn-leaves visit within easy train reach of Kyoto.

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Highlights

The National Treasure main hall and Tahoto pagoda, and the Todaimon gate with its Important Cultural Property guardian statues
Maples reflected in the pond
The Kofuen garden, open only at night
Kuguri-iwa rock passage (closed in rain)
A limited number of hand lanterns lent free at the entrance

Visiting by day and night

Daytime visitors (entry 8:00–16:00) must leave when the gates close at 16:30; evening entry is charged separately
A discounted day-and-night combined ticket is sold during the period
The autumn exhibition "Ishiyamadera and the Warring States Period" in the Hojoden hall is daytime only (10:00–16:00, last entry 15:30, until 30 Nov). Adults 300 yen, elementary pupils 150 yen, plus temple entry; closed during the evening light-up

※Enquiries: Ishiyama Tourism Association, 077-537-1105 (10:00–16:00)

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FAQ

Do I need to book?

No booking is needed for the evening visit. Only the weekend and holiday night guided tours require reservations.

Can I use my daytime ticket for the evening?

No. The temple closes at 16:30 and evening entry is charged separately. A discounted combined day-and-night ticket is available during the period.

How long does it take to see everything?

About an hour for a full loop of the grounds. Last entry is 20:30.